Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks secured a fifth five-star commitment on Saturday from defensive back Davon Benjamin. Why did Benjamin choose Oregon over the Washington Huskies, Texas Longhorns, Michigan Wolverines and North Carolina Tar Heels?

Benjamin is a 5-star prospect listed as the No. 4 safety and No. 35 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class, per 247Sports' Composite rankings. He chose Oregon over Michigan and Texas. Benjamin also received offers from schools such as BYU, Georgia, LSU, North Carolina, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Tennessee, UCLA and Washington.

Oregon has a fifth five-star commitment to its 2026 recruiting class. Cornerback Davon Benjamin committed to the Ducks on Saturday. A five-star defensive back from Westlake Village, California, Benjamin chose UO over Michigan,